It would have been different for both of us if we had encountered any other of our compatriots.

[Most other angels would likely have picked a fight from the get-go, or been nasty about him being a snake. Or any number of other things.]

Don't think I don't know exactly how lucky I am it was you. I'm glad you weren't afraid.

[He colors faintly. He hadn't known that, either.]

Tricky. And it worked.

[He continues stroking him with his chin, a light, slow back and forth.]

Did I overwhelm you a little just now?